The Parliament building in South Africa was partially destroyed by fire on January 2, 2022A major fire broke out at South Africa's seat of parliament in Cape Town early on Sunday, sending a thick column of smoke into the sky and threatening the nearby National Assembly building. "The roof has caught fire and the National Assembly building is also on fire," a spokesman for the city's emergency services told reporters. 'Situation under control'Former Cape Town mayor and current minister Patricia de Lille told reporters at the scene that the "actual National Assembly is still safe". While Cape Town is home to South Africa's parliament, including the National Assembly and upper house, the National Council of Provinces, the government is based in Pretoria. The Houses of Parliament in Cape Town consist of three sections, including the original and oldest building, completed in 1884.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 03, 2022 02:57 UTC